Why Shares of Fiserv Are Rising Today
Shares of the payments and bank technology company (NASDAQ: FISV) traded nearly 6% higher, as of 1:17 p.m. ET. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier that activist investor Jana Partners has built a stake in the company and is lobbying for change that will lift the struggling stock.
The Wall Street Journal cited anonymous sources in its reporting, saying Jana supports the current CEO, Mike Lyons, who took the position last May. While Jana's position at Fiserv is unknown, the Journal reported that the investment manager believes the company could benefit from increased bank spending.
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Fiserv Inc. Stock
€42.70
-1.730%
With 11 Buy predictions and only 1 Sell predictions the community sentiment for the stock is positive.
With a target price of 76 € there is a hugely positive potential of 77.99% for Fiserv Inc. compared to the current price of 42.7 €.
